A devastating incident has left multiple victims after a van plowed into a crowd on New Year's Day in New Orleans, followed by a shooting.
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A major emergency response is underway on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, where a mass casualty event has been declared. Initial reports indicate that a vehicle deliberately drove into a group of people. The driver then exited the vehicle and opened fire, leading to a police intervention where officers shot the suspect. Initial reports suggested at least ten people were killed, but the toll has now risen into double digits with at least 26 people injured. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals. The area is cordoned off by emergency services and law enforcement, and authorities are advising the public to stay away. The situation is still developing and the death toll may change as more details become available. Authorities are investigating the motive for the attack and whether the suspect had accomplices. This situation is ongoing.
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